In the letter, Manfred cited ESPN's lack of baseball coverage in its programming outside of the games as one of the reasons why he agreed to terminate the deal that was set to run through the 2028 season. However, CNN Sports' Kyle Feldscher reported that the breakup perhaps wasn't completely mutual.

ESPN laid off better baseball writers than most outlets have hired in the decade-plus before its relationship with MLB came to a cold and abrupt halt Thursday.

While Major League Baseball has worked to expand their reach through streaming agreements over recent years, their TV rights contract with ESPN is poised to come to an end after the 2025 season.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reaffirmed on Saturday that he will consider every team when he reaches free agency this winter. While that may not sound like a revelation, it's further evidence that Guerrero has moved off comments he made years ago indicating he would never play for the New York Yankees based on an experience he had with his father.

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. addressed questions about his future, providing additional insights during the team's first spring training game. His comments sparked further interest among MLB teams.